THE ONE THAT LETS YOU SOAK UP THE SUN, WHITE SANDS & GLISTENING SHORES OF THE EAST COAST

Ahh, the famous East Coast, where you can expect wildlife tours and bushwalks between beaches and sunsets. Kicking things off in Sydney, you’ll sleep at an Eco Camp in the Noosa Everglades, learn to surf at Byron Bay and gaze out over the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach. This is a one way ticket to wanting to live in Aussie for good.

Travel is best shared. This is a small group adventure of 12-30 people, aged between 18-35 exclusively, giving you the perfect balance of new friends to travel with and access to even more authentic experiences.

WHAT YOU GET

12 nights accommodation

10 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Contiki Special Stay

Hostel-style accommodation with a special stay at an Eco Camp in the Noosa Everglades (complete with kangaroos). With accommodation this centrally located you'll be right in the action and ready to enjoy your days after a comfy night's sleep.

14included Meals

12 Breakfast, 1 Dinner, 1 Lunch

We'll provide 14 of your meals and the rest are up to you. Food is an important part of any holiday so we want you to have all of the opportunities to explore modern Australian cuisine and local eats. Our TM's will always be on hand with their must-try meal recommendations.

Team

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Transport

All transport included during the trip

Australia isn't the easiest land to traverse, but we know this wild island better than most. Whether it's internal flights, scenic local trains or air conditioned coaches, our included transport will speed you from A-B in comfort, safety and style.

Your group

Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world

Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you'll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.

Experiences

9 included, 16 optional that you can add

Australia means wildlife, beaches, nature, surfing and sunsets. We'll take you to a rainforest in Noosa Everglades, teach you to surf in Byron Bay, day trip out to Fraser Island, take you on a Dreamtime walk at Tjapukai, visit the Blue Mountains and spend a relaxing afternoon at iconic Bondi Beach.

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Nights spent per location

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Sydney

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2 nights

Byron Bay

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Hosanna Farm

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

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2 nights

Noosa Everglades

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Fraser Island

2

2 nights

Whitsundays

3

3 nights

Cairns

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Anonymous

Traveled Apr 2019

You’ll see plenty but may not spend enough time in best places

Food & accommodations should’ve been better

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Anonymous

Traveled Apr 2019

Beaches and Reefs (Start Sydney - From Apr 2019)

The trip was amazing! The itinerary was great in terms of the variety of activities and also extra add ons which meant you were always doing something. I would like to thank Chloe (contikichlo) she organised the trip superbly and everything ran smoothly even the flights which were new for this tour. She was also great at providing food recommendations for each location and was spot on with each suggestion! Her knowledge of each place really added to the whole experience and meant we had such an amazing and memorable trip! Highlights include the Great Barrier Reef, the Fraser Island day trip including Lake McKenzie and surfing in Byron Bay. The accommodation was all really high standard with one exception (Base backpackers in Airlie Beach). Also the breakfast allowance was a great idea giving us choice over what we fancied each morning! Overall it was a great trip and I would highly recommend a Contiki trip!

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Rebecca Hildred

Traveled Apr 2019

The best of Australia

Fantastic trip- amazing tour manger

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Janek Detko

Traveled Mar 2019

Beaches and Reefs with Sailing (Start Cairns - Until Mar 2019)

Great experiences and great people

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Alyson Nicholl

Traveled Mar 2019

Beaches and Reefs (Start Cairns - Until Mar 2019)

Brilliant trip manager who gave us lots of great recommendations so we could make the most of our time in each place!

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Anonymous

Traveled Mar 2019

Beaches and Reefs (Start Sydney - Until Mar 2019)

Great trip worth the price.

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Elizabeth Ashley Kramer

Traveled Feb 2019

A+

Worth it!!!! #NOREGRETS #NOWORRIES

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Joaquin Valera

Traveled Feb 2019

Beaches and Reefs with Sailing (Start Sydney - Until Mar 2019)

The sailing part was awesome, the beaches are amazing.

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Gabriela Ferreira

Traveled Feb 2019

Beaches and Reefs with Sailing (Start Sydney - Until Mar 2019)

Valeu muito a pena, recomendo!

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Ashley Davis

Traveled Feb 2019

Beaches and Reefs (Start Cairns - Until Mar 2019)

was definitely worth my money

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Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

Awesome trip leader and VERY organized!

Great trip to do if you want to be with a large group and have everything organized for you.

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Anonymous

Traveled Jan 2019

I definitely can’t wait to go on another tour

This tour was worth every penny.

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Eleanor Moquet

Traveled Jan 2019

Life changing experience

Best thing I have ever done.

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Jessica Hutley

Traveled Jan 2019

Not made for couples

The same as I wrote before

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Anonymous

Traveled Jan 2019

Beaches and Reefs with Sailing (Start Sydney - Until Mar 2019)

A lot of money to sit on a bus however we did do a lot

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Nicole Scheepers

Traveled Nov 2018

Best trip of m life

Add-ons were expensive, and added up in the end. A lot of fellow travellers were surprised at how much extra money they paid considering the cost of the booked trip. Some accommodation was not the best, and some stops were too long, places like Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise needed an extra day,

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Anonymous

Traveled Nov 2018

Beaches and Reefs ex Sydney

The trip included all the key areas of East Coast and an insight into the Australian lifestyle.

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Anonymous

Traveled Oct 2018

Amazing

I very much enjoyed the whole experience with Contiki. It was my first time doing anything like this, they were very supportive throughout the whole experience. Our tour leader Sian was amazing, very organised and knowledgeable. Only wish the holiday was longer, will definitely book with contiki again.